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Today is International Women's Day. We're celebrating females bossing it up in the cycling world. Here are a few noteworthy women both current and historical handling their business and their bikes. Hell yeah.      Modern Women:Female Cyclist Forced to Wait After Catching Up to Men's Race27-year old cyclist Nicole Hanselmann had a 2 minute lead when she was forced to take a 5 minute pause by race officials because she had caught up to the men's race. 18 miles into the 75 mile Omloop Het Nieuwsblad race in Belgium on Saturday, March 2nd, Hanselmann was forced by …
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These hacks will make your ride better and more enjoyable, and most of them meant to save you money!!     Duct TapeWe've all been there "Ack! I wish i had some duct tape on me!" Imagine how wonderful it would feel to be able to produce a strip of duct tape when you need it out on a ride. No, we're not going to tell you to bring a whole roll of it with you. Wrap a strip around your seat post and you're all set for a quick fix on the road. Duct tape is not just for your bike. You can use it to temporarily waterproof a torn shoe (to a certain extent), or for any of t …
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You're going to need to wash your bike twice as often in the winter. Especially in places where there is ice and snow, there are a lot more elements that will damage your bike if it's not taken care of properly. We've still got a couple months left of winter in the northern hemisphere, and your bike is taking a beating from the cold temperatures, salt, snow, ice, road debris and water. Here's some tips on how to properly wash your bike during winter months.       Recommended items: Bucket, soft sponge, Dawn dish soap, spray bottle, chain cleaner, chain l …
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Which bicycle maker is the oldest in the world?Which bike maker is in business since 1885?Which bicycle manufacturer has the longest cycling history and why?Which bicycle manufacturer holds the title as the longest running producer of bicycles in the world and is still going strong today?The answer is: Bianchi is the oldest bike maker in the world and is still in business today all over the world.How did Bianchi’s invent their signature color “Celeste”? Bianchi is the only bike maker with a signature color. The color "Celeste" or celeste teal color is the most copied bike color in the …
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In an age of snap filters, insta-worthy moments and selfie camera lights, we need to keep up appearances by taking care of our bodies. Exercise and healthy eating are the two most important things you can do for yourself to stay healthy. For everything else, we've got some recommendations.   SPFThe American Academy of Dermatology says "Dermatologists recommend using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, which blocks 97 percent of the sun's UVB rays. Higher-number SPFs block slightly more of the sun's UVB rays, but no sunscreen can block 100 percent of the sun's UVB rays." …
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